The autonomous driving market has been popularized immensely by the media over the past 3-5 years. I think the immense media presence of autonomous vehicle manufacturers like Tesla has perpetuated this idea that self-driving cars are right around the corner. Based off this article, I agree, Arlo, we are still fairly far off from this becoming a…[Read more]

Technology has really transformed many aspects of sports. From things like instant replay, to the yellow line for first downs improving viewer experience while watching football, there are countless ways technology has played a role in sports. I think VR for preparation and film is just another form of sustaining innovation in that it serves to…[Read more]

Fintech has been a rapidly growing market over the past decade; and some would say it is currently peaking with the multitude of options that consumers have for retail banking and payments. PayPal is the most […]

I think much more than 40% of executives in the financial services industry should be prepared for major disruption over the next several years. Since the early 2000s, the growth in automated trading based on quantitative algorithms has magnified, displacing many jobs at typical investment banks. Furthermore, the increased flow and availability of…[Read more]

Kevin, I went to Disney World last year and experienced a similar reaction to the Fast-Pass system. When I attended other amusement parks, I always immediately went to the biggest attraction or roller coaster and found myself waiting in line for hours. Not only is the wait itself brutal, but it also limits visitors’ time to see other parts of the…[Read more]

Intel introduced the prototype for its new Vaunt glasses in December in attempt to create widespread acceptance of smart glasses. Google Glass was the most notable pair of smart glasses released five years ago. […]

I think Intel made great use of using Google Glass’ failures to build their [future] success. Two main features of Glass inhibited its adoption: cost and style. At $1,500, most people simply could not afford to become adopters of smart glasses. Intel removing unnecessary technology should drive down the price and allow more people to access the technology, which typically drives adoption. Also, Vaunt seems far more normal looking and stylish. From the image, I can’t tell that they are smart glasses. I think that the key to smart glass success will be getting people to actually wear them frequently. Smart glasses will need to make use of the “tipping point” effect and get just enough people to wear them to the point where everyone will want a pair. After that, smart glasses will be “normal” and focus may eventually shift from style to technological capability.

I agree that too many features were packed into Google glasses, which enabled the product almost useless due to stylistic concerns. However, another product that was recently released, Snapchat’s spectacles also were a form of wearable tech that completely tanked. Although these glasses were more unique, they lost the company almost $40 Million. They were also a very specific product that chose only a couple of functionalities versus many. Intel’s new product may work, but there is not a very promising past as evidenced by other companies’ failures.

Matt – this is a great find. I agree with Intel’s strategy, these do look hip and stylish. However, I do wonder what they will cost compared to the Google Glass. It looks like Intel is releasing an early access program like Google did. However, Google never went to market outside of their beta platform so there isn’t anything to compare Vaunt’s future price point to. The glasses seem like they will run on a similar platform to the Google Glass, where developers will have open access to create applications for the glasses, and users will [assumably] control the glasses uses a smartphone application. When you were reading about these, what features did you notice Vaunt was going to get rid of that previous versions of AR glasses had, notable Google Glass? From my experience using Google Glass (courtesy of Mart Doyle), the features were fairly minimal, however you had the ability to load additional applications on to the glasses. Lastly, I remember there were privacy concerns with smart eye-ware in general about the ability to take pictures and record video without people knowing. I wonder how Intel will mitigate those concerns among the public with Vaunt.

I find this to be a fairly major structural change within Microsoft, especially given its size and influence in the technology industry. From my knowledge of Microsoft, I know the company was undergoing some business challenges in 2015 and early 2016, so I view this as a response to overcome inefficiencies and lack of innovation within the…[Read more]

I think regardless of size or industry, all businesses must have a sound enterprise architecture to succeed in today’s world. The enterprise architecture within a business is essentially the backbone of information flow and the completion of business processes throughout the firm. Therefore, if a company’s enterprise architecture is disconnected…[Read more]

It is very important for MIS professionals to understand supply chains and the various business processes performed by the majority of supply chains. Since MIS professionals are often designing and aiding in the implementation of systems that are crucial to improving supply chains, they must be aware of all of the business rules that occur…[Read more]

Corporate hierarchies are almost inevitable in many large, public companies given their size and the wide-reaching tasks that must be performed throughout the organization. The growing trend among employees is […]

I’ve experienced working in both a a flat and a tall organization over the last 3 years and definitely see the benefits of a flat organization. At my current company the organizational structure is flat and because of that executives feel very approachable and many of the employees interact regularly with directors and VP’s . This has created a culture where it feels like everyone is apart of one team and there is a trust of the leaders. At my old job it was a tall organization and I saw it cause a lot of anger towards the executives. I remember my manager and other managers on his level regularly bad mouthing the executives and the overall feeling that what they do interferes with our work.

Some of the most exciting experiences I have had at Temple have come through the MIS Department’s IBIT meetings. These meetings consist of about 10-20 students and various companies who are IBIT members. Through […]

I attended the Fox IT Career Fair in the Fall of 2016. This event was a tremendous networking opportunity, as there were many large corporations in attendance, all of which were eager to learn more about Fox MIS […]

Over the course of my first three years as a Temple student, I have taken an array of courses. As an MIS major, my completed courses include: Data Analytics, IT Architecture, Data-Centric Application Development, […]

What is Maclolm Gladwell’s explanation of the mechanics of a revolution powered by social media?
A. The complexity of revolutions
B. Offline interactions are virtually extinct
C. The different meanings of participation in online and offline context
D. Both A and B
E. Both A and C
Correct Answer: E
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